Director Shareholding

Marks & Spencer Group PLC
12 July 2002

12 July 2002

DIRECTOR SHAREHOLDING

We have been informed today that on 11 July 2002 Alison Reed acquired one share
in her Personal Equity Plan by automatic reinvestment of funds held within the
PEP. The share was purchased at a price of 349p and registered in the name of
Marks & Spencer Savings & Investments Limited. Mrs Reed's total shareholding now
stands at 63,854 shares.



PAT BEARD

020 7268 6499



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